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Pillar of the Community
Czech Republic
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I found a U.S. coin that I just had to get - it displayed all of the characteristics I look for in the coin for my primary collection. This is my first U.S. keeper and I think it might possibly open the door for more of these in the future :) Next step - getting Overtone. What do you guys think? First picture shows the wear patterns well, while second one highlights the color. ~Roman   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Man, two, that is beautiful. I think this is an example of why Busts are going thru the roof. They are amazing.
Jim
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2703 Posts |
Very sweet! I bought an AU 1818/7 O-102A today at the coin show in Westford. And I don't collect US coins, either. (Ha, Ha, Ha) Sure wish I could photograph coins like you and Super D. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1031 Posts |
I just spent about 5 minutes looking at your pictures. I need a bust. Nice coin and nice pictures.
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Pillar of the Community
 Czech Republic
803 Posts |
Thanks, guys.
Jim, I think there are more busties ruined in the race to "get that grade" than people realize. I've been keeping an eye out for a nice example for a few months now and this was the first, truly un-messed-with raw piece I have seen.
t360 - practice, practice, practice! :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by USArmyParatrooper
07/23/2007 12:38 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1283 Posts |
Beautiful Bust Half BTW! How did you take two pictures that look so dramatically different?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Czech Republic
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Paratrooper, first image was shot with lights high above the coin while the second one had the lights parallel to the surface and reflected onto the coin through angled glass to bring-out the color. The set-up I posted a few days ago on the Photography forum produced the second picture.
~Roman
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Valued Member
United States
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Beautiful coin. Can we ask where you 'found' it? I'm new to coin collecting and would like to know where some of the more obscure places people come across coins. I've been looking mostly at flea markets for good deals.
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Pillar of the Community
Czech Republic
803 Posts |
gee_dubya75 - I picked this one up from a coin dealer in a very small town in Pennsylvania. Once every few months I drive home (Pittsburgh) from Toronto, where I'm currently working, stopping-by a few "out-of-the-way" places that I know don't do on-line business. It rarely nets anything new, but helps build relationship with those dealers. When someone does bring something nice to them, chances are I will get to see it.
~Roman
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice pick-up. Congrats!
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United States
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United States
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I have no adjectives for that coin which are appropriate in a G-rated forum.  I am salivating. That Bustie is to die for. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Excellent Bust, Congratulations. I think you just inspired me to own one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi 2KP,
It's a very attractive example and it sure looks original. I especially like the solid detail in Liberty's drapery and on the eagle's talons.
The reverse lettering looks unusual to me. I've seen lots of bust halves which show a "smearing" effect at the edges due to die wear. You can usually see this on the obverse stars where the points closest to the edge appear stretched and extend out into the rim. On this coin the tops of the USA legend letters are all flattened and appear to merge with the rim. The obverse stars however show only a little bit of "stretch". I wonder if our resident bust half collectors have an opinion on this. Is it a normal effect caused by a very worn reverse die?
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Posted 07/22/2007 11:17 pm
